Nursery Room Manager

Nursery Room Manager

Department: Nursery Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Reporting To: Helen Clifford

Compensation: £30,118 - £33,738 / year

At N Family Club, we reimagine early years education, aiming to foster creativity, a curriculum‑led approach, and prepare children for the modern world. As a Room Manager, you will lead a team of expert educators in one of our nursery family rooms, driving innovative teaching, supporting colleagues, and ensuring high‑quality care for every child.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive as a team.
• Lead our ‘learning through play’ ethos and our N Curriculum with care and flair.
• Be a role model for outstanding care and education, inspiring the team to bring their best each day.
• Champion continuous improvement, keeping practice fresh and creative.
• Shape the daily routine, ensuring smooth transitions from mealtimes to nap times to playtimes.
• Support the team to plan, observe, and deliver high‑quality learning experiences tailored to each child.
• Coach, guide, and motivate through regular feedback and professional development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and keep them involved in their children’s learning.
• Embed and role‑model safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards across the room.

• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting (e.g., Room Leader, Third in Charge, nursery practitioner, nursery nurse, or early years educator).
• For Baby Room Managers, experience with children under 2.
• Experience leading and coaching a team.
• A background in consistent and exceptional customer service.
• A full Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) and commitment to remain compliant.
• Relevant safeguarding/child protection training and willingness to update training regularly.
• A genuine passion for education and improving children’s lives.
• A positive, can‑do outlook.
• Strong drive and motivation with a make‑it‑happen attitude.
• Solid decision‑making ability to support and achieve Wildly Important Goals.

• Competitive salary – £30,118‑£33,738 per annum.
• Performance bonus – up to £1,200 annually.
• Flexible working – choose 4‑5 days a week.
• Industry‑leading holiday allowance – up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• Development fund – £100 annual learning fund plus paid training.
• No uniforms – £100 clothing allowance for style freedom.
• Family‑friendly – enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.
• Childcare – 40% discount plus 6 emergency days annually.
• Loyalty rewards – 5‑year bonus (around‑the‑world trip + 2 bonus weeks off), 10‑year bonus (“Out‑of‑this‑world” experience + 2 more weeks off).
• N Coaching & Mentoring – access to 3 ILM‑approved coaching programmes.
• Referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful hire.
• Amazing discounts – savings on groceries, shopping, fitness, and more.
• Travel support – season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Socials & wellbeing – annual parties, team events, gym discounts, online fitness.

Join us today to spark big ideas in young minds and shape a career you’ll love.